US Bridges

I-96 WB over I-96 Bl

Fair

Clinton County, Michigan · At I-96 Bl · Structure no. 000000000001794

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,210
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-96 WB over I-96 Bl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-96 WB over I-96 Bl in Clinton County, Michigan. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 63 years old, older than the Michigan average of 48.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 18,210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,114 by 2018. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-96 WB
CrossesI-96 Bl
LocationAt I-96 Bl
RouteInterstate 96
CountyClinton County
StateMichigan
Coordinates42.78531, -84.67168
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,210 (2007)
Projected traffic16,114 by 2018
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-96 WB over I-96 Bl built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is I-96 WB over I-96 Bl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does I-96 WB over I-96 Bl carry?

About 18,210 vehicles per day (2007 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-96 WB over I-96 Bl?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-96 WB over I-96 Bl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.